About the Role As an Animal Research Tech at Altasciences, you will perform technical procedures, restrain animals, operate laboratory equipment, collect specimens, and data on laboratory animals (mice, rats, rabbits, canines, non-human primates, etc.) as specified in protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and in compliance with GLP standards. Support study supervisor(s) and study director(s) by performing and assisting with sample and data collection on research studies. What You'll Do Here Follow SOPs and Protocols to perform procedures on study and stock animals, including, but not limited to: clinical observations, food consumptions, body weights, urine collection, administering injectable anesthesia, mating procedures, blood draws (all routes), dose administration (all routes), euthanasia, catheter placement, restraint, enrichment, feeding and food removal. Follow written and verbal instruction: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), protocols, daily schedules. Record, enter and review raw data, study and facility. Set up for procedures and maintains ancillaries on study animals. Operate selected laboratory equipment (i.e., glucometer, Harvard pump, digital thermometer). Monitor and report changes in animal behavior or health, and problems with animal rooms (e.g., caging, lights, and temperature) to all appropriate personnel. Maintain general cleanliness and organization of work areas. Monitor and report study changes to study director and all appropriate personnel. Review and provide input on the creation and revision of SOPs relating to animals, technical procedures and facility issues. Perform husbandry duties. What You'll Need to Succeed High school diploma or equivalent, required; BA/BS in a scientific discipline preferred. Experience working with animals in research or a regulated environment preferred. ALAT certification preferred. Intermediate computer experience including Microsoft Office suite, Project, Info Path and Access. English proficiency required to read and interpret documents such as industry specific documents, write routine reports and correspondence. Basic math skills as they apply to interpreting scientific data. Solid reasoning abilities. Demonstrated attention to detail while multi-tasking Maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment. Ability to manage change. Comfortable communicating with all levels of management and employees. Identify and resolve problems as they are encountered. Practical problem solving skills when deal with a variety of concrete variables. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form. Work Authorization & Sponsorship Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. What We Offer Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work. Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include: Training & Development Programs Employee Referral Bonus Program Annual Performance Review #LI-JR1 At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences. We are better together and together We Are Altasciences. Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!

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